The following is provided for use as a reference to understand terms specific to this report and their definition.
Acronyms
GCIC - The Georgia Crime Information Center
The GCIC serves as the chief provider of criminal justice information services in Georgia by providing officials and agencies in the criminal justice community with round-the-clock access to information needed to fulfill their responsibilities. The mission of GCIC is “To protect the citizens of Georgia by providing accurate and timely criminal justice information and related services. GCIC does this through employee, customer and stakeholder involvement, teamwork, planning and technology.
Official Georgia Crime Information Center Website
NCIC - The National Crime Information Center
A criminal records database allowing criminal justice agencies to enter or search for information about stolen property, missing or wanted persons, and domestic violence protection orders; to get criminal histories; and to access the National Sex Offender Registry.